Maintenance Technician - 3rd shift only

Pures Food Specialties LLC; Leyden Township (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Pures Food Specialties LLC is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to ensure continuous operation of ovens, packing lines and conveyors in our bakery production facility.

Responsibilities include setup, adjustments, preventive maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment, with emphasis on minimizing downtime and maintaining product quality. Prior experience in industrial bakery or food manufacturing is preferred; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Maintains production by ensuring operation of machinery and equipment.
• Strong mechanical and problem-solving skills.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Able to lift up to 60 pounds and work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintains production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment to minimize downtime.
• Set up, adjustment, maintenance and repair of machinery and mechanical equipment used in the production facility.

Skills

Equipment support

Plumbing & hydraulics

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting

PLC diagnostics

Welding

Self-starter

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains production and quality by ensuring operation of machinery and mechanical equipment to

minimize downtime; responsible for set up, adjustment, maintenance and repair of machinery and mechanical equipment used in the production facility.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Support Equipment (Ovens, Packing lines, Conveyors.
• Plumbing, Pneumatic Hydraulics, Cutting.
• Strong Mechanical and Problem-Solving Skills.
• Excellent trouble-shooting skills Service-oriented(responsive)
• Power Industrial Training Certification a plus
• Electrical PLC Diagnostics a plus.
• Welding MIG, TIG, Stick a plus.
• Self-Starter- able to start and complete projects independently.
• Effective communicator Process-oriented, methodical
• High School Diploma.
• 2-5 years’ experience in industrial bakery and/or food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Ability to perform the following: standing for extended periods of time; walking, lifting, climbing, pulling and/or pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning, and stooping
• Ability to lift 60 pounds frequently
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and flexible work hours